As a hunter, when’s the best time to scout deer? While some people may argue about this answer, it’s generally accepted that late winter/early spring is the ideal time for this activity. Why is this? Visual Clues Well, in the months of March and April, in particular, you get a lot of visual clues about… Read more »
A “boar” is defined as a tusked Eurasian wild pig from which domestic pigs are descended or an uncastrated domestic male pig. At Tioga Ranch in Pennsylvania, we offer guided boar hunts 7 days a week, year-round. You can even hunt for trophy Russian boar which weigh between 151 and 250 pounds. We even have… Read more »
Are elk hunting and deer hunting the same? No! If you’ve been hunting deer most of your life, you’re trained in three things: caution, patience and silence. Now when it comes to hunting elk, they like to hear noise. You’re smart to make noise so break some sticks or smash some trees! Deer like to… Read more »
Deer hunting is increasing in popularity according to the National Deer Association (NDA), the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving North America’s favorite game animal. The reports are in for the 2020 hunting season, and deer hunters harvested some 6.3 million whitetails nationwide! This number was the most since 2011. Also, when it comes to… Read more »
Do you consider yourself to be a morning person or an evening person? When are you at your best? You should have an answer in your head. Now think like the animal you want to hunt. When are they most active? Is your animal most “alive” in the morning or early evening? You can do… Read more »
Are you a hunter who is thinking about using a bow for your next hunt? What are some tips for finding the right bow? Lay Out a Budget If you’re thinking of buying a bow, set a budget before you go to a shop to look at bows. Sure, a sales clerk might want to… Read more »
Not everyone likes hunting or endorses the killing of animals, that’s for sure. If you’re a hunter, you know this. If you’re not a hunter, you might be the person who criticizes a hunter friend or family member because you believe certain things about hunting. Keep in mind, though, that people against hunting often believe… Read more »
Are you a hunter? Don’t leave the hunting lodge without taking several things with you. Your hunting “day pack” should contain several things that can help you have a good hunting day. Food and Water First and foremost, you should bring a water bottle with you, because you will get thirsty at some point. It’s… Read more »
Hunting involves a lot of things, including the wind. Why does the wind matter? Well, knowing the wind direction is crucial when hunting. It can mean the difference between getting the deer or other animal you want to get, or allowing them to make their escape! If the breeze is blowing from the hunter to… Read more »
When you hunt, you don’t want to get lost. What are some tips on how not to get lost when hunting? The Right Tools For starters, bring a compass with you. Using a compass, you can walk in the direction you want to walk by following the compass as a guide. Next, consider using a… Read more »